Porsche Recall 04V-231: Seat belts – rear/other

Affected: 2004 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Filed with NHTSA on May 17, 2004, covering about 19,175 vehicles.

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

The risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant May not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on June 1, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign04V-231 (04V231000)
Manufacturer numberA404
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentSeat belts › Rear/other
Report dateMay 17, 2004
Owners notifiedJune 1, 2004
Vehicles affected19,175
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seat belts

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 04V-231 repair free?

Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on June 1, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 19,175 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.